GOOD HOPS releases two limited-edition cans made with Tono-grown Murakami Seven
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, began selling canned products "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA" made with the rare hop Murakami Seven from April 8. Both are limited edition, and developer Atsushi Murakami also handled the brewing.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS in Tono has released a Murakami Seven can set. There are two kinds, "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA," and the fact that they're limited edition is pretty exciting.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Murakami Seven sounds strong! And two kinds in cans too? That's clearly meant for a side-by-side tasting from the start.
Hop BroExactly. The LAGER is 4.5% ABV, and it pairs Murakami Seven with Tono-grown Saaz. A green, grassy aroma is layered with a fresh Japanese-citrus quality, making it a pretty delicate design.
MugiGreen aroma? Wait, you mean it smells like grass? Like diving into a patch of weeds with your beer?
Hop BroNot diving into anything, but yes, it's that hop-derived green aroma. With the Japanese-citrus notes layered on top, it becomes a lager where the aroma rises cleanly instead of just tasting bitter.
MugiOhhh! So the IPA is even more flashy? Just the name MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroThe IPA is 6.0% ABV, and it uses Tono-grown Murakami Seven along with Tono-grown IBUKI and Saaz. Japanese-citrus notes are layered with a fruity, sweet aroma, giving it a fuller finish than the LAGER.
MugiI see, that's what you mean by aromatic depth. And with Atsushi Murakami serving as head brewer and handling everything from the recipe to the brewing, it has a real story behind it too.
Hop BroThat's what makes GOOD HOPS interesting: the developer himself is doing the brewing. On top of that, Murakami Seven has a limited supply, so the fact that this is a one-time special use makes it even rarer.
MugiWait, only this once! If I found that, I'd throw it straight in the cart. There's even a six-can pack, and I want to line up the LAGER and IPA for a tasting!
Hop BroRight? You can enjoy it with the full background of Tono as a hop-producing region, so it makes you want to drink it with the ingredients' history in mind. Now the question is whether to start with the LAGER or the IPA.
MugiChoosing is part of the fun! I'll start with the lager to check the aroma, then move on to the IPA and crank things up. A tasting set from the start is just the best!
The brewery GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, began selling its canned products "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA" from 5:00 p.m. on April 8. Each beer was brewed only once, and the brewery says the quantities are limited. For general customers, a six-can pack is available, containing three cans each of LAGER and IPA.
Murakami Seven is a new hop variety owned by Kirin Brewery, and contract cultivation has continued in Tono City for several years. The developer, Atsushi Murakami, currently serves as head brewer at GOOD HOPS and was responsible for everything from recipe design to brewing for these two beers. GOOD HOPS is a brewery that aims to expand the possibilities of Japanese-grown hops, with a focus on research into hop cultivation, brewing, and processing techniques in Tono.
MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER
- ABV: 4.5%
- HOPS: Tono-grown Murakami Seven, Tono-grown Saaz
- A design that layers a fresh, citrusy Japanese-fruit aroma over a green, grassy scent, with the aroma and flavor evolving as the temperature changes.
MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- HOPS: Tono-grown Murakami Seven, Tono-grown IBUKI, Tono-grown Saaz
- An IPA that combines Japanese-citrus notes with a soft, fruity sweetness, and is designed to be compared side by side with the LAGER.
Murakami Seven is a hop with limited supply, and GOOD HOPS says this is a special, one-time use. The series brings together Tono's background as a hop-growing region and the fact that the developer himself was involved in brewing, making it a lineup to enjoy even for the history behind the ingredients.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS in Tono has released a Murakami Seven can set. There are two kinds, "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA," and the fact that they're limited edition is pretty exciting.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Murakami Seven sounds strong! And two kinds in cans too? That's clearly meant for a side-by-side tasting from the start.
Hop BroExactly. The LAGER is 4.5% ABV, and it pairs Murakami Seven with Tono-grown Saaz. A green, grassy aroma is layered with a fresh Japanese-citrus quality, making it a pretty delicate design.
MugiGreen aroma? Wait, you mean it smells like grass? Like diving into a patch of weeds with your beer?
Hop BroNot diving into anything, but yes, it's that hop-derived green aroma. With the Japanese-citrus notes layered on top, it becomes a lager where the aroma rises cleanly instead of just tasting bitter.
MugiOhhh! So the IPA is even more flashy? Just the name MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroThe IPA is 6.0% ABV, and it uses Tono-grown Murakami Seven along with Tono-grown IBUKI and Saaz. Japanese-citrus notes are layered with a fruity, sweet aroma, giving it a fuller finish than the LAGER.
MugiI see, that's what you mean by aromatic depth. And with Atsushi Murakami serving as head brewer and handling everything from the recipe to the brewing, it has a real story behind it too.
Hop BroThat's what makes GOOD HOPS interesting: the developer himself is doing the brewing. On top of that, Murakami Seven has a limited supply, so the fact that this is a one-time special use makes it even rarer.
MugiWait, only this once! If I found that, I'd throw it straight in the cart. There's even a six-can pack, and I want to line up the LAGER and IPA for a tasting!
Hop BroRight? You can enjoy it with the full background of Tono as a hop-producing region, so it makes you want to drink it with the ingredients' history in mind. Now the question is whether to start with the LAGER or the IPA.
MugiChoosing is part of the fun! I'll start with the lager to check the aroma, then move on to the IPA and crank things up. A tasting set from the start is just the best!
